Building arguments from evidence is an important part of scientific thinking. This Grade 4 science resource focuses on the connection between making an argument and supporting it with evidence, giving teachers a resource titled Building Arguments from Evidence for their science instruction.

Developing Evidence-Based Scientific Thinking

Scientific arguments need evidence to support the ideas being presented. Helping students recognise the importance of evidence when constructing arguments provides a foundation for scientific reasoning and communicating scientific ideas.

This resource is intended for Grade 4 science and is identified with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework. Its central focus is building arguments from evidence rather than simply presenting scientific statements without support.

Resource Information

• Resource title: Building Arguments from Evidence
• Subject: Science
• Recommended grade: Grade 4
• Topic: Evidence-based scientific arguments
• Curriculum reference: Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 2013
• Provided standard code: 4-LS1-1

Classroom Applications

Use this resource as part of Grade 4 science instruction when introducing or reinforcing the role of evidence in scientific arguments. It can be considered for science lesson planning and activities that address scientific reasoning and evidence-based communication.

Teachers can incorporate the resource into their science curriculum according to their lesson objectives and students' learning needs.

What to Know Before Purchasing

This listing identifies the resource as a Grade 4 science worksheet focused on building arguments from evidence. Specific question formats, individual activities, answer keys, teacher notes, diagrams, tables and page counts have not been specified in the supplied product information. Please refer to the actual resource preview for details about its contents before purchasing.

If your Grade 4 science planning includes evidence-based reasoning and constructing scientific arguments, Building Arguments from Evidence is a relevant resource to consider for your classroom collection.